Conventions Of A Music Video

There are many things that can be used when filming a music video:

Cutaways.

Close ups (Of lead singer).

Change in location.

Change of outfit.

Close up of instruments.

May show a crowd in the video.

Cuts synced with the beat of the music.

Lip syncing which is essential in most music videos.

Long shots (Show location and entire band/group).

Tracking shots (Give the sense of movement and flow so it is not static)

Whip Pan (Could be used to change setting).

Crane (Could be used to give an overview of different perspectives).

Cuts (Speed/Length/Timing).

Transitions (Fades/Jump cuts/Flashes)